The PCOS Dietitian Blog
Metabolism testing for PCOS
Do you have PCOS and are unable to lose weight in spite of an intense exercise regime and a disciplined diet? Have you hit a plateau in your weight loss? Would you like to take the "guesswork" out of determining your calories to achieve your goals? Well if you...
Which is the Best Type of Inositol for PCOS?
Have you been struggling with finding the right treatment for your Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms? The supplement inositol may be the answer you have been searching for. But are you curious which is the best type of inositol for PCOS? Inositol is a...
What Should I Eat for Breakfast if I Have PCOS?
Are you wondering what to eat for breakfast if you have PCOS? Women with PCOS have unique nutrient needs and it is important to plan your PCOS breakfast ideas out accordingly. Breakfast is one of the most-skipped meals of the day. Many of my PCOS clients come to me...
5 High Protein Meal Ideas for PCOS
Are you looking for high-protein meal ideas that are PCOS-friendly? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal and metabolic disorder characterized by irregular or missing periods, increased androgens (male hormones), and multiple ovarian cysts. While PCOS can...
PCOS Diet: What are PCOS-Friendly Foods?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a hormonal and metabolic condition that affects women all over the globe. If you have PCOS, you may be wondering what PCOS diet and lifestyle habits you can do to improve your condition. Making dietary changes can help manage...
PCOS and Insulin Resistance: Everything You Need to Know
A common symptom and driver of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is insulin resistance or the inability of your body to effectively use the hormone insulin. Did you know that up to 80% of women with PCOS deal with insulin resistance (IR)? While it is not part of the...
How to Count your Macros when you have PCOS
How to Count your Macros when you have PCOS Learning how to count your macros when you have PCOS is a hot topic! But, before I walk you through how to do this - I need to explain what the heck macros are in the first place. Macros or more properly known as...
Keto vs Atkins: what’s actually the difference?
Keto vs Atkins: what's actually the difference? Keto is such a hot topic these days but is it the same thing as Atkins? Both are low carb, high in fat and share a large majority of the same principles but there are differences. We are going to get to the...
J.E.R.F. Pinky swear it does not involve cauliflower
J.E.R.F. Today's nutrition tip is brought to you by the acronym J.E.R.F. - Just Eat Real Food. There are a million ways to spin off of this word (and the relative term real) but the direction I am going to is with 'pseudo' foods. Bare with me ... I promise you...
The PCOS Dietitian’s Three Killer Tips to Grocery Shop Like a Champ
I hope you are having an all-star start to your week. Coming off the weekend is alway tough. However, there is no day better than Monday to get back on track. It is time to shake off the Monday blues and bring your focus back to healthy eating. Your first stop...